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By: Christina Xio | Travel & LeisureHartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport known commonly as the Atlanta Airport, Hartsfield Airport, and Hartsfield–Jackson, is situated seven miles (11 km) south of the inner commerce region of Atlanta, Georgia, United States. read more

By: Paul Tomlinson | ShoppingWhen you think of Halloween, you think of ghosts, ghouls, and goblins. This year will be no different except you might get a thrill in what surely will be the hit costume of the year, the Michael Jackson Halloween costume. read more

By: Sara Gidson | MusicBradford Kelly originally designed the Kelly electric guitar for the American guitar marker, Jackson Guitars. Bradford was the guitarist for the band Heaven, an Australian heavy metal group. The Kelly read more

By: Rob Buenaventura | HolidaysWith the passing of Michael Jackson, there will be plenty of tributes to the King of Pop this Halloween and beyond. For the adult who is invited to Halloween parties this year, and would like to show his support and admiration, there are many versions to choose from. Perhaps, one of the most popular of all is the Beat It Video look, one of Michael's many chameleon-like changes from soft and almost overly sensitive, to a slightly rougher edged, guitar driven superstar. Beat it was a musical breakthrough for Jackson and the video changed his image as well. read more

By: Karen Haney | Book ReviewsFor those who are new to Lisa Jackson's writing, the name Rick Bentz means nothing but to fans of Ms. Jackson, the reader knows they are in for a terrific treat as the New Orleans detective is featured in MALICE. In this newest Jackson mystery, readers are swept away with the well developed characters, flawless narrative elements, and a setting that almost literally transports you there. read more

By: Mark Sims | MusicMichael Jackson's untimely death has caused grief for millions of people around the world. How do we deal with the grief? I say continue to enjoy his great music, and write about your feelings. read more

By: Kenyetta McKinney | MusicI saw it on the Internet in minutes; "Iconic Entertainer, Michael Jackson, has Died at the Age of 50," is what a lot of the headlines read. I really did not know if I wanted to be sad for the mega-superstar, that changed the music game forever, or if I was relieved for him, that he would now find peace. It is said that Michael Jackson died with massive debt, and we all know that a 50 state tour, would wreak havoc on even the youngest of performers, so we know that the thought of that for Michael, was probably too much to bear, or even think about. He never had a childhood, so I do get why he remained so childlike for most of his life, after all, he began performing professionally at the age of just four years old. read more

By: Dave A Lee | MusicThis is a shock to everyone all over the world. The most talked about news for the next few weeks. An idol in every way possible. A legend at a young age with faithful followers similar to Elvis. He brought music to a whole new level and accomplished so many obstacles to get there. read more

By: Mirian Guimaraes-Thomas | MusicOne of the most famous celebrity residences (or once residences) is the Neverland ranch once owned by the late, king of pop, Michael Jackson. This sprawling property has pretty much everything that a kid could dream of wanting. For starters, it is sprawling in nearly 3000 acres. read more

By: Nkorni Tankwa | MusicToday marks the end of an era. Even as I write this article, the words Michael Jackson is dead seems surreal. For these are words that were not suppose to be uttered anytime soon if at all. Not because he was only 50 years old, but because at some level we still had to come to terms with the fact that he was a mere mortal. read more

By: Luis Pezzini | MusicHow can one figure out what to say upon hearing of the passing of someone like Michael Jackson? Even that statement doesn't make any sense; there is, and never will be, anyone else like Michael Jackson. read more

By: Hector Mota | MusicNo matter where you turned to yesterday all eyes were on the Michael Jackson funeral memorial services. The internet search engine Yahoo reported over 5,000 feeds, the most in it's history. Every news channel in America as well as all over the world came together to say goodbye to the king of pop. read more

By: Daryl D Green | MusicNews services were buzzing. Phones were ringing. By now, everyone knew. The "King of Pop" was dead. On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died at the age of 50. Immediately, cable stations started dissecting Michael's life. In fact, in less than 24 hours, his so-called "friends" were coming out and releasing innuendos about him. CNN analyst Jeff Todbin noted, "He was surrounded by thieves and jackals." As Michael rests in peace, many news commentators continue to sensationalize his life, hoping for another media circus. This article examines Michael's life as it relates to his corrosive friendships so that readers can gain valuable lessons from his story. read more

By: Michael McDenver | MusicWho would ever know that a shining star was born on August 29, 1958? This was the day when the 7th child of the Jackson family by the name Michael Joseph Jackson was born. For many, he was the one and only King of Pop. At such an early age of five, his career in music had begun. Though he was the youngest in the group, he played a big role in the Jackson 5 being their lead singer. read more